Chris performed in front of an audience for the first time at age 9, when he embarked on a remarkable path under the mentorship of Steve Bowles. Coming from a family of virtuosic musicians - including the legend Johnny Cash, his fate seemed to be sealed from the beginning. By the time he turned 17, he was gracing bigger stages. His talent and dedication propelled him to join the band Introspection, where he held the bassist's role, which led him to open shows for the legendary like Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Scorpions in the heart of Ohio, USA.

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Chris's musical prowess extends across a spectrum of stringed instruments. On the electric guitar, he honed his craft under the guidance of masters such as the iconic Joe Stump, drawing inspiration from the spectacular Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, B.B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Later, his musical universe expanded to encompass the virtuoso stylings of Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, and John Petrucci.

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In the world of classical guitar, Chris Shelton studied with talents like David Leisner, Abigail Aronson, and Peter Clemente.

The influences of maestros like Andre Segovia, Julian Bream, and John Williams are woven into the fabric of his musical identity.

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As part of the Francis Kim Band, he became a fixture in Greenwich Village's vibrant music scene, gracing iconic venues like the Bitter End in NYC and Club Passim in Boston, and performing throughout the continental United States.

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